BROAD RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Broad River is one of the larger districts in Georgia that is known for it’s cattle and poultry industries. You may also come across the occasional row crop or forestry operation too. The counties served in the Broad River Conservation District include Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes.

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BROAD RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR POSTER CONTEST

Ila, GA, February 03, 2025—The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), a local agency dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the area’s natural resources, is now accepting entries for their Poster Contest for students located within the District’s service area. The service area includes Banks, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes Counties. Education is a critical element of the conservation effort at the local, state and national levels. Educating young people about the benefits of conservation helps to ensure the next generation will be wise stewards of America’s natural resources.

The annual Poster Contest provides public, private and homeschooled students in 3rd thru 5th grades the chance to have their art selected to advance on to the state contest. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners. Each year, the poster topic reflects National Association of Conservation Districts’s annual Stewardship theme and highlights the work of Conservation Districts to protect and enhance natural resources. This year’s theme “Home is Where the Habitat is” emphasizes the vital role of both natural and managed habitats in conservation efforts, highlighting their importance in maintaining diverse ecosystems. The deadline to enter the contest is March 14, 2025.

The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District is a unit of state government that directs natural resource management programs in Banks, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Elbert, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes Counties. The Conservation District works with farmers, landowners, and with other units of government to educate and actively promote programs and practices that support the conservation, and use and development of soil, water, and related resources. More information can be found at www.gacd.us/broadriver.